"The day 16 year old Wayne Rooney frightened Manchester United in 16 minutes cameo performance" is a highlights montage of the teenage prodigy's exciting introduction to the Premier League. Facing off against the reigning league champions in the 2002 Manchester United vs Everton fixture, Rooney came off the bench with a mere 16 minutes of the match to go - enough time for the Everton wonder boy to confirm his status as the most exciting and talented player of his generation.
Demonstrating the exquisite touch, skills, vision, raw power and aggression that would eventually see him shatter Sir Bobby Charlton's 30+ years goal scoring records for both England and Manchester United, it is easy to forget the impact his introduction into the league had on the English game as a whole. Twenty years later, Wayne Rooney has secured his legacy as an all time great for Everton, Manchester United and England. This was the cameo that gave us a glimpse at what was to come. Enjoy!!
